Head of Project Execution

About The Role We are looking for an experienced Head of Project Execution, GCC to lead project execution across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf, based in Dubai or KSA. Reporting to the Group COO, you will lead engineering and project management for YDE’s Core Projects across solar PV, BESS and grid-connected energy solutions, from pre-construction design through construction, commissioning and handover to Operations & Maintenance. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines strong project execution capability with deep technical expertise in electrical infrastructure, HV systems, grid connection and Grid Code compliance, and can lead teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe, technically robust and commercially disciplined projects. What You’ll Deliver & Own • Lead and develop the regional Execution team across engineering and project management, setting clear priorities, standards and accountabilities. • Provide technical and execution leadership from pre-construction and detailed engineering through construction, commissioning and handover. • Lead grid connection and Grid Code compliance across LV, MV and HV systems, working with utilities, regulators, consultants and contractors to resolve technical and interconnection requirements. • Oversee design assurance, constructability and technical optimisation across solar PV, BESS, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and other critical electrical infrastructure. • Oversee project delivery against approved scope, budget, schedule and technical assumptions, identifying and addressing delivery risks early. • Lead or oversee technical and EPC negotiations with clients, contractors and other delivery partners. • Oversee contractor and supplier performance, including technical coordination, site progress, issue resolution and change management. • Ensure strong QA/QC throughout construction, testing, commissioning, PAC, FAC and end-of-warranty activities. • Promote strong QHSSE performance and visible safety leadership across project execution. • Work closely with Development, Commercial, Technical, Procurement and PMO, Finance, Legal, O&M and QHSSE to ensure execution requirements are reflected in project decisions. • Strengthen project governance, reporting, delivery standards and lessons learned across the regional portfolio. What You Must Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. • 10+ years of relevant experience in solar PV, renewable energy or power infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role within technical consulting, EPC, project execution, engineering or asset management. • Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and project delivery teams across development, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong hands-on experience with grid connection, HV electrical infrastructure and Grid Code compliance, including working with utilities and managing interconnection requirements. • Deep technical understanding of LV, MV and HV systems, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, major equipment selection and associated electrical design requirements. • Strong knowledge of GCC grid and regulatory requirements, including relevant local utility and Grid Code requirements. • Strong experience in EPC contracting and negotiations, contractor management, technical due diligence and project delivery governance. • Strong technical understanding of solar PV and BESS systems and how they interface with grid and electrical infrastructure. • Experience operating effectively within a multinational, matrix environment involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. • Strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the judgement to manage complex technical, contractual and delivery issues. Strong Advantage • Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). • Hands-on familiarity with PVSyst and relevant design or simulation tools such as SolarGIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PVcase or HOMER. • Experience across C&I, hybrid and/or utility-scale renewable energy projects. • Exposure to M&A, project acquisition or technical due diligence activities. You’ll Thrive Here If... • You are comfortable operating at both senior leadership level and deep technical level, particularly around grid connection, HV systems and electrical design. • You can challenge grid, protection and interconnection assumptions and work constructively with utilities, consultants, EPC contractors and internal teams. • You lead teams with clear expectations, accountability and a strong focus on developing capability. • You identify execution risks early and use sound technical and commercial judgement to resolve them. • You care about safety, quality, technical integrity and disciplined delivery, not simply getting projects across the line. • You look for ways to strengthen standards, governance and lessons learned across a growing project portfolio. Why Join Us? You will take a senior role in delivering renewable energy projects across the GCC, working across solar PV, BESS and increasingly complex grid-connected energy solutions. The role offers broad exposure across the project lifecycle and the opportunity to shape how projects are engineered and delivered, while working closely with YDE’s regional leadership and Development, Commercial, Technical, Finance, Legal and Operations teams. About Yellow Door Energy Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for commercial and industrial businesses across the Middle East and Africa. We deliver solar PV, battery energy storage, hybrid energy and energy efficiency solutions that help businesses reduce energy costs, improve power reliability and lower carbon emissions. Our shareholders include Actis, Mitsui & Co, TAEF and the International Finance Corporation. Apply Now If you are an experienced renewable energy execution leader with strong HV and grid connection expertise, proven project delivery experience and the ability to lead teams and partners across complex projects, we would love to hear from you. 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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. 10+ years of relevant experience in solar PV, renewable energy or power infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role within technical consulting, EPC, project execution, engineering or asset management. Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and project delivery teams across development, construction, commissioning and handover. Strong hands-on experience with grid connection, HV electrical infrastructure and Grid Code compliance, including working with utilities and managing interconnection requirements. Deep technical understanding of LV, MV and HV systems, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, major equipment selection and associated electrical design requirements. Strong knowledge of GCC grid and regulatory requirements, including relevant local utility and Grid Code requirements. Strong experience in EPC contracting and negotiations, contractor management, technical due diligence and project delivery governance. Strong technical understanding of solar PV and BESS systems and how they interface with grid and electrical infrastructure. Experience operating effectively within a multinational, matrix environment involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the judgement to manage complex technical, contractual and delivery issues.

Lead and develop the regional Execution team across engineering and project management, setting clear priorities, standards and accountabilities. Provide technical and execution leadership from pre-construction and detailed engineering through construction, commissioning and handover. Lead grid connection and Grid Code compliance across LV, MV and HV systems, working with utilities, regulators, consultants and contractors to resolve technical and interconnection requirements. Oversee design assurance, constructability and technical optimisation across solar PV, BESS, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and other critical electrical infrastructure. Oversee project delivery against approved scope, budget, schedule and technical assumptions, identifying and addressing delivery risks early. Lead or oversee technical and EPC negotiations with clients, contractors and other delivery partners. Oversee contractor and supplier performance, including technical coordination, site progress, issue resolution and change management. Ensure strong QA/QC throughout construction, testing, commissioning, PAC, FAC and end-of-warranty activities. Promote strong QHSSE performance and visible safety leadership across project execution. Work closely with Development, Commercial, Technical, Procurement and PMO, Finance, Legal, O&M and QHSSE to ensure execution requirements are reflected in project decisions. Strengthen project governance, reporting, delivery standards and lessons learned across the regional portfolio.